How we see ourselves in the world has a lot to do with if we see ourselves in the world. The world is a fast-paced social media-centric place nowadays. And a lot of what we deem to be normal and/or acceptable comes from pages and/or screens. Pages and screens that are created using sweeping brush … Continue reading A Rant Regarding (Under)Representation
Reba’s ‘Betes
A collection of posts shinning the spotlight on the highs and lows of living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Employing Emotional Flexibility to Navigate the Bad Days
**This was a guest blog post on DMP - The Diabetes App originally published there about a month ago. Unfortunately, if you do not have the app you cannot access the article. I have decided to post it (in modified form) here as I feel it has value and want those who do not use … Continue reading Employing Emotional Flexibility to Navigate the Bad Days
DKA: The Gruesome Details
I know. The title suggests this is NOT the blog post I promised would be next. Some of you may have been expecting the fourth installment of Banting, 'Betes & Me, and rightfully so. Call me a liar. Call me a disappointment. This is not going to be that post. Perhaps, it is a not-so-subconscious move … Continue reading DKA: The Gruesome Details
Banting, ‘Betes & Me: Part 3
The terrible timing of my diagnosis (like there's a fucking good time, right?) started a descent I only just realized - 20(ish) years later - occurred. In a you-never-know-how-lost-you-are-until-you-are-found kind of way... You see, I never got to go to camp with other T1D kids. I spent all of my diabetes socializing with Type 2's … Continue reading Banting, ‘Betes & Me: Part 3
Banting, ‘Betes & Me: Part 2
Diabetes has always had a presence in my life. As a relative of Sir Frederick Banting, growing up I was very familiar with his accomplishments, especially his co-discovery of insulin and its therapeutic abilities. When I was in the second and third grade, I had a classmate with Type 1 Diabetes. During the school day, she … Continue reading Banting, ‘Betes & Me: Part 2
